Job Description

Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA

 

Department: Med Surg Intermediate 

 

Shift: Full Time Days, 36hrs a week, 6:45a-7:15p

 

We’re a Little Different

 

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

 

Overview : 

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. 

Job Duties:  

• Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician ( PCT ) and/or beyond. 
• Responsibilities for  Patient Care Associate ( PCA ): 
  • Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system 
  • Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport. 
  • Clerical support duties, as needed. 
• Responsibilities for  Patient Care Technician ( PCT ): 
  • Patient Care Associate job duties. 
  • Phlebotomy/blood cultures 
  • Enteral Feeding 
  • Wound care 
  • IV/Foley removal 
  • Trach care/suctioning 

 

Qualifications : 

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy. 
• Experience: None required 
• Minimum Physical Requirements
  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis 
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift 
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

 

Training:  

• Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment! 
• If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines. 
• BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire 

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Key Mercy Benefits:

• Education assistance towards nursing degree. 
• Health/Dental/Vision available after day one. 
• Contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA. 
• Paid parental leave for new parents. 
• 401k with employer match starting day one. 
• PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering. 
• Competitive salary. 
• Future career growth!  

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Shift work,

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